Collagen and its potential in pet food

Increasingly touted as a functional ingredient in the pet space, this complex protein is gaining steam in supplements and treats.

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Collagen is often mentioned in both the human and pet space as a functional ingredient supporting joint health.
Collagen is often mentioned in both the human and pet space as a functional ingredient supporting joint health.
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When collagen comes up in the human supplement space, it’s often related to either mobility or skin health (specifically, elasticity). According to a 2022 Future Market Insights report on the “Collagen supplements market,” global demand for collagen supplements is forecast to grow at 6.4% CAGR and will reach US$2.8 billion in 2032. Naturally, anything popular in the human space is bound to find its way to the animal space, hence the growing prevalence of collagen as an ingredient and a supplement for pets.

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